Case Decision - 196968

SAHRA Response to Notification of Development
This application constitutes a section 38 (1) application for approval by SAHRA in terms of the National Heritage Resources Act, no 25 of 1999 (NHRA), as the proposed power line exceeds 300 metres in length. As such SAHRA is providing response in terms of section 38(2) with regards to this application.
SAHRA Archaeology, Palaeontology and Meteorites Unit cannot make an informed decision on this proposed development because of the scale of the power liine and nature of the landscape. In order for SAHRA to make an informed decision, an impact assessment in terms of section 38(3) must be undertaken by a suitably qualified archaeologist. The subsequent report must follow the SAHRA 2007 Minimum Standards: Archaeological Component of Impact Assessment Report. The quickest process to follow is to contract a qualified archaeologist (see www.asapa.co.za or www.aphp.org.za). The Minimum Standards refers to a Letter of Recommendation for Exemption from further studies, that may be submitted should the archaeologist deem it appropriate.
The SAHRA will process the case further once the HIA report or Letter of recommendation for exemption is submitted to the case.